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The Charity Commission is warning trustees and donors to strengthen defences as it fears the pandemic has created environments that are enabling charity fraud.
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A new hotline has been launched to stop fraudsters illegally targeting COVID stimulus schemes.
Instagram is being investigated by Ireland's Data Protection Commissioner (DPC) over its handling of children's personal data on the platform.
TikTok briefly stopped working properly as users found their profiles empty and the app asking them to change their username.
Every year we’re able to do more and more online. From sending messages to sorting out our finances, today we can do it from our phones and tablets wherever we are. But the more we can do online, the more we’re exposed to hazards. Cybersafe is here to help you stay safe online, so you can browse to your heart’s content, knowing you’re protected against scams, fraud and security problems.
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Watch out for suspicious emails like these fake Netflix ones! Always questions unsolicited requests for your personal or financial information in case it's a scam. NEVER automatically click in a link in an unexpected email or text! #CyberProtect #CyberAttack #Phishing #Netflix
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Software and app updates provide bug fixes & security updates as well as improving system stability. Security Updates are very important because older security can make you more vulnerable to cyber attacks! #CyberProtect #CyberSecurity #CyberAttack #ActionFraud #CyberCrime
As it's #CharityFraudAwarenessWeek Watchdog warns charities and the public to protect themselves against fraudsters amid pandemic! ‼️👤💰 cybersafewarwickshire.com/watchdog-warns…
Oct 20A new hotline has been launched to stop fraudsters illegally targeting COVID stimulus schemes! ‼️📲💻‼️ cybersafewarwickshire.com/new-hotline-la…
Oct 20Avoid your inbox filling up with spam, flag them to show that they are unwanted and it may help to prevent similar spam messages from being sent to other users! #CyberProtect #CyberAttack #ActionFraud #Spam #Email #CyberCrime